10 Questions
What is the main function of the skin?
Protection, regulation, and sensation
Which adjective means 'of the skin'?
Cutaneous
What is the skin in mammals made up of?
Multiple layers of ectodermal tissue
Which animals have a skin of a different nature?
Amphibians, reptiles, and birds
What plays a key role in protecting the body against pathogens and excessive water loss?
Skin
What is the primary function of the skin?
Temperature regulation
Which animals have a skin of a different nature than mammals?
Reptiles
What is the role of the skin as an organ of the integumentary system?
Protection of internal organs
What is the adjective that means 'of the skin'?
Dermal
Which animal group has some hair on their skin, even though they appear to be hairless?
Marine mammals
Test your knowledge on the functions and characteristics of the skin in vertebrate animals. Learn about its protective, regulatory, and sensory roles, as well as its developmental origin and structure.
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